Pre-registration

Please note, however, that pre-registering sports equipment does not guarantee that Air Canada will be able to accommodate each item on your flight(s). Please reconfirm with the airport check-in agent at time of check-in.

Packing instructions, waivers and charges

Sports equipment bags and cases must not contain clothing or other personal items. They must be used only to carry sports equipment.

Select from the options below to view packing instructions, waivers, charges and additional details as they apply to the transport of specific items of sports equipment.

Bicycles are accepted on a space available basis only and should be pre-registered at time of booking. Each bicycle counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Waivers

No overweight or oversize charges apply to bicycles, provided they are within the maximum weight and size limits indicated above.

Charges

If your baggage count (bicycle + number of bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply, in addition to a fixed handling charge.

Handling charge
In addition to any applicable additional checked baggage charges, bicycles are subject to a handling charge of $50 CAD/USD (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge flights, as well as on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian and Exploits Valley Air.

The handling charge applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.

A single fixed handling charge is waived:

When you purchase a Latitude or Business Class fare for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the U.S.

If you are an Altitude member, provided your baggage count (bicycle + number of bags to be checked) does not exceed the maximum number of items allowed by your Altitude status.

Packing instructions

The bicycle must be placed - with handlebars fixed sideways and pedals removed - in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping or in a bicycle suitcase (in the case of collapsible bicycles). Tires must be partially deflated.

If otherwise packaged, the bicycle may be refused for carriage. Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.

Firearms used for sporting activities (e.g. hunting rifles, BB guns, biathlon rifles and paintball guns) are accepted as checked baggage only. Please refer to the Firearms section of the Hunting equipment page for important information.

When packed separately, each item in this category counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Charges

All firearms are subject to a handling charge of $50 CAD/USD (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge flights, as well as on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian and Exploits Valley Air.

The handling charge applies to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flights.

A single fixed handling charge is waived for customers who purchase a Latitude or Business Class fare for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the US. Additional checked baggage rules still apply.

If your baggage count (item in this category + number of bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply, in addition to the fixed handling charge.

Packing instructions

Please refer to the Firearms section of the Hunting equipment page for packing instructions and other important information.

Provided it weighs less than 23 kg (50 lb), one (1) golf bag containing approximately 14 clubs, 12 golf balls and one (1) pair of golf shoes counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Golf bags may contain more clubs and balls; however, overweight fees will apply if the weight of the bag is over 23 kg (50 lb).

Waivers / Charges

Packing instructions

Items must be suitably packed in rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, items may be refused for carriage. Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.

Packing instructions

Stick(s) must be packaged in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If not packaged in such a container, sticks must be taped together.

Items not in a rigid and/or hard shell container may be refused for carriage. Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.

One board or one bag containing boarding equipment counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Maximum length: 203 cm (80 in)

Maximum linear dimensions (length + width + height): 292 cm (115 in)

Maximum weight: 32 kg (70 lb)

Air Canada Cargo handles the shipment of sleds that exceed the limits listed above.

Boards exceeding 203 cm (80 in) in length are not accepted on Air Canada or Air Canada rouge flights, or on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian, and Exploits Valley Air.

In addition, kiteboards are not accepted on any Air Canada, Air Canada rouge or Air Canada Express flights during additional checked baggage embargo periods.

Packing instructions

Items must be suitably packed in rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping. If otherwise packaged, the sled may be refused for carriage. Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.

Provided they meet weight and size restrictions, parachutes (including those equipped with automatic activation devices) are accepted as both checked and carry-on baggage, and count as one item toward the maximum number of bags allowed.

When packed separately, each of the following counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type: empty scuba tank, air supply regulator, pressure gauge, tank harness, face mask, pair of diving fins, snorkel, knife, spear gun, air pistol and safety vest.

Charges

If your baggage count (item in scuba diving category + number of other bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply.

Packing instructions

All equipment must be securely packed in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping.

If otherwise packaged, equipment may be refused for carriage. Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.

Surfboards are accepted on a space available basis only and should be pre-registered at time of booking. Each surfboard counts as one piece of baggage towards the maximum number of checked bags allowed by your fare type.

Waivers/Charges

If your baggage count (surfboard + number of bags to be checked) exceeds the maximum number of items allowed by your fare type, additional checked baggage charges will apply, in addition to a fixed handling charge.

No oversize charge applies to surfboards, provided they do not exceed the maximum length and linear dimensions stated above.

Handling charge
In addition to any applicable additional checked baggage charges, surfboards are subject to a handling charge of $50 CAD/USD (plus applicable taxes) for carriage on Air Canada and Air Canada rouge flights, as well as on Air Canada Express flights operated by Jazz, Sky Regional, Air Georgian and Exploits Valley Air.

The handling charge applies per surfboard to one-way flights and for each way of travel on round-trip and multi-segment flight.

Two handling fees apply for two (2) surfboards packed in the same container.

A single fixed handling charge is waived:

When you purchase a Latitude or Business Class fare for travel within Canada, and between Canada and the U.S.

If you are an Altitude member, provided your baggage count (surfboard + number of bags to be checked) does not exceed the maximum number of items allowed by your Altitude status.

Packing instructions

The following will be accepted:

Surfboards packed in a rigid and/or hard shell container specifically designed for shipping.

Surfboards packed in a soft-sided container. *

Surfboards not packed in a container: Air Canada will provide a plastic transport bag.*

* Air Canada is not liable if and to the extent that any damage results from the inherent defect, quality or vice of the baggage.

Important: Paddleboards, although similar to surfboards, are not accepted as checked baggage due their length. Most paddleboards are in excess of 304 cm (120 in), which is over the maximum allowable length of 203 cm (80 in). Paddleboards must be shipped via Air Canada Cargo.